Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire on Saturday, both countries said in a joint statement issued by the Cambodian side, vowing to end weeks of deadly border clashes.
Long-standing border conflict between neighbors resumed this monthwhich violated an earlier truce and killed at least 47 people, according to official figures. About a million people have also been displaced.
“Both parties agree to an immediate ceasefire upon the signing of this Joint Declaration, effective from 12:00 pm (local time) on December 27, 2025, using all types of weapons, including attacks on the civilian population, civilian objects and infrastructure, and military installations of either party, in all cases and in all directions,” said the statement signed by the defense ministers of the two countries.
Both sides agreed to freeze all troop movements and allow civilians living in border areas to return home as soon as possible, the statement said.
They also agree to cooperate in mine clearance and cybercrime efforts.
The truce will end the fight over several ancient temples in disputed areas along the two countries' shared border.
Thai Foreign Ministry via AP
It came after three days of border talks announced following a crisis meeting of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of which Cambodia and Thailand are members.
The United States, China and Malaysia have also pushed for a renewed ceasefire between the warring neighbors.
The three countries agreed to a truce to end five days of deadly clashes in July, but the ceasefire did not last.
